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Mark My Word Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice to see if you can identify some great Marks in the Major League. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,650

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1510

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Question 1 of 10

1. This Mark took the Tigers and American League by storm in his rookie season in 1976. With his gyrations on the mound, he was given a nickname 'The Bird'. A 19-9 record won him the AL Rookie of the Year award. Who was this Mark? Hint

Wohlers

Fidrych

Boddicker

Gubicza

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Mark played 17 of his 18 seasons as a Baltimore Oriole shortstop. He won eight Gold Gloves and went to four World Series. Who was this fixture? Hint

Mark Belanger

Mark Waters

Mark Driessen

Mark Boyer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Mark played for only 16 seasons, but still hit 583 home runs? Hint

Robinson

Killebrew

McGwire

Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Mark played for the Cubs in 13 of his 16 seasons. 2162 games saw him at first base, and one game as a pitcher. Who was this durable player? Hint

Mark Grace

Mark Moon

Mark Jackson

Mark Williams

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Question 5 of 10

5. I played second and third base most of my career. In 2002, I hit 27 home runs as a Cub. In 2005, I played both for the Red Sox and Yankees. Who am I? Hint

Mark Beard

Mark Bradley

Mark Bellhorn

Mark Brownson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2003, this pitching Mark was third in the NL Cy Young race with his 18-6 record. Some arm issues resulted and his career was going up and down, and missed many games in 2006 because of this. Which Mark was this? Hint

Perez

Wilson

Prior

Shannon

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Mark was in his sixth season with the White Sox in 2005, and finished at number five in the Cy Young voting with his 16-8 record. He helped the White Sox to the World Series. Who was it? Hint

Mark Grace

Mark Corey

Mark Woodson

Mark Buehrle

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Question 8 of 10

8. I pitched for 12 seasons and helped the Atlanta Braves to four World Series in the 1990s. I won only 39 games in my career, but my appearances from the bullpen were instrumental for the team. Who am I? Hint

Mark Wohlers

Mark Maddux

Mark Matson

Mark Donaldson

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Question 9 of 10

9. From 1988-1997, this Mark was a fixture at second base for the Atlanta Braves. Although never winning a Gold Glove, Mark had only 70 errors in 1039 games. Which Mark was this that went to four World Series with the Braves? Hint

Mark Lemke

Mark Jurewicz

Mark Lemongello

Mark Costangelo

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Question 10 of 10

10. I began my career in 1995 as an Expo. I was pretty good at shortstop and second base, but was passed around the league as I also played with the Dodgers, Cubs, Cardinals, and whoever else. I think the problem was that nobody could spell my name correctly. Who am I? Hint

Mark Grudzielanek

Mark Pappenfus

Mark Krzyinski

Mark Nechesnik

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Fidrych

1976 was it for Fidrych as he won only 10 games in the following four seasons, then retired in 1980.

2. This Mark played 17 of his 18 seasons as a Baltimore Oriole shortstop. He won eight Gold Gloves and went to four World Series. Who was this fixture?

Answer: Mark Belanger

Mark committed 210 errrors in his career. His final season in 1982 was as a Dodger. His three World Series appearances gave him only one ring in 1970.

3. Which Mark played for only 16 seasons, but still hit 583 home runs?

Answer: McGwire

McGwire was brought up as an Oakland Athletic with batting mate Jose Canseco. He was traded to the Cardinals in 1997. 1998 saw him smash Roger Maris' season record of 61 home runs, by hitting 70 of his own. He retired in 2001.

4. This Mark played for the Cubs in 13 of his 16 seasons. 2162 games saw him at first base, and one game as a pitcher. Who was this durable player?

Answer: Mark Grace

At age 38, Grace pitched in one inning as an Arizona Diamondback, giving up one home run. Thus, he retired with a 9.00 ERA. With a bat in his hand, he had a .303 career average.

5. I played second and third base most of my career. In 2002, I hit 27 home runs as a Cub. In 2005, I played both for the Red Sox and Yankees. Who am I?

Answer: Mark Bellhorn

One of Bellhorn's career highlights was hitting a home run in the 2004 World Series with the Red Sox, and batted .300 in the series.

Answer: Prior

After a dismal 2004 season, Prior salvaged a 11-7 in 2005. The Cy Young race in 2003 saw Dodger Eric Gagne and Jason Schmidt finish ahead of him.

7. This Mark was in his sixth season with the White Sox in 2005, and finished at number five in the Cy Young voting with his 16-8 record. He helped the White Sox to the World Series. Who was it?

Answer: Mark Buehrle

Buehrle got the save in the extra inning game three of the series against the Astros, helping the White Sox to a four games to none series win.

Answer: Mark Wohlers

Wohlers also pitched for the Reds, Indians, and Yankees. Mark never started a game in his career, but compiled 112 saves for the Braves. He took home only one World Series ring after four trips.

Answer: Mark Lemke

In four World Series appearances with the Braves, Lemke won his only ring in 1995 against the Indians. He retired in 1998 with the Red Sox.

Answer: Mark Grudzielanek

Although Mark never won a Gold Glove, he committed only 49 errors in his first 10 seasons in the majors. Grudzielanek was a 2005 St. Louis Cardinal.

Source: Author Nightmare

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